Environmental, Quality & Training Coordinator

Detroit Salt Company•Lyons, KS

34d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading and managing all systems to ensure facility compliance with all applicable Lyons Salt, Morton Salt, state, federal, local health and safety standards and regulations regarding safety and other training, environmental compliance, and product quality systems and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience with MSHA regulations and best mining safety practices.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in mining, including underground experience
MSHA Part 48(a) & 48(b) certification, (IS & IU instructor certification) required
First aid and CPR certification required
Method 9 Opacity Reader Certification, or ability to obtain, required
PCQI certification (preventative controls qualified individual) or ability to obtain, required
Knowledgeable in all phases of salt mining & processing
Good verbal and written communication skills
Solid computer skills (including MS Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledgeable in modern safety procedures
Specific training in environmental, industrial health & safety, and quality control
MSHA inspection experience required
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Mine rescue participation preferred
Mine rescue trainer certification (MR certification) preferred
post-secondary education or training preferred

Responsibilities

Implement comprehensive safety and health programs in compliance with MSHA and company standards
Plans, leads, and conducts documented and effective safety & health training for all facility employees and contractors, including but not limited to: all required MSHA training, 24-hour surface training, 40-hour underground training, site-specific hazard training and newly employed experienced miner training, annual refresher training, and assisting with task training
Responsible for development of a safety-centric culture at the facility, promoting safe decision making, individual & team accountability, and continuous improvement
Responsible for maintaining all MSHA Form 5000-23 documentation
Assists in the tracking, reviewing, and implementing actions driven from incidents, near misses, safety observations, injuries, and management of the employee safety incentive program when applicable
Assesses the safety risk of activities and develops recommendations and actions to reduce risk
Maintains the facility safety and industrial hygiene programs, including HazCom and hearing conservation. Includes employee training, maintenance of safety data sheets, chemical inventory list, audiometric testing, etc.
Regularly works in the field involving others (supervision & management, manufacturing personnel, and regulatory agencies) to audit, discuss problems and opportunities. Conducts RCAs to address issues and ensure improved compliance with safety, quality and environmental rules and regulations.
Conduct regular inspection/audits to ensure compliance with established requirements and procedures
Responsible for the updates of company policies and procedures
Responsible for timely and accurate collection of environmental data
Utilize, and update as applicable, the environmental compliance calendar
Assist in the hands-on portion of environmental responsibilities
Develop and coordinate environmental training for all site personnel
Work with facility personnel to promote environmental near miss reporting program and sharing of best practices to minimize environmental incidents, deviations, and exceedances
Track and enter all environmental spills, log all data, and report to the GM
Track and enter all special waste, renew and maintain the Special Waste Permit with the KDHE annually
Manage air quality data – including rail loading, emergency generator usage, and dryer natural gas usage
Maintain Method 9 Opacity Reader Certification semiannually
Ensure completion of the annual Emissions Inventory Report and other federal or state reporting requirements
Maintain, and renew as applicable, all site environmental permits and programs in compliance
Accompany any environmental regulators around the site
Water / stormwater management
Utilize, and update as applicable, the quality compliance calendar
Conduct the annual mock recall, all other monthly and annual audits, and ensure continued compliance and scheduling of audits for the Safe Food Safe Feed certification
Manage HACCP documentation
Manage the pest control program
Ensure calibration documentation
Ensure FDA compliance
Oversee testing initiatives including YPS daily testing, water testing, moisture tests, composite samples and all third-party testing
Review annual supplier approval & non-GMO certificates
Manage weekly housekeeping reports
Ensure compliance with bag weight and other quality programs as applicable